construe
Meaning: to interpret
Usage: He construed her throwing his clothes out the window as a signal that she wanted him to leave.
apprehend
Meaning: to seize, arrest 2. to perceive, understand, grasp
Usage: The student has trouble apprehending concepts in math and science.
cognizant
Meaning: aware, mindful
Usage: Jake was cognizant of the deadline and submitted the project early.
surmise
Meaning: to infer with little evidence
Usage: After speaking to only one of the students, the teacher was able to surmise what had caused the fight.
ruminate
Meaning: to contemplate, reflect
Usage: Terry liked to ruminate while sitting on the banks of the river, staring pensively into the water.